Sharon Cameron is a highly regarded children's author and writer of historical fiction, well-known for her captivating novels that have garnered a global audience. Her works have been praised by critics and have received numerous awards, including the Sue Alexander Most Promising New Work Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators for her debut novel, The Dark Unwinding.
Beyond her writing, Cameron has a variety of interests that inspire her work. She enjoys thumbing through dusty tomes, practicing her aim with her longbow, and indulging in her lifelong search for secret passages. These hobbies showcase her passion for history and adventure, which are reflected in her novels.
Cameron is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of seven award-winning novels, including The Light in Hidden Places (2020), Bluebird (2021), and her newest book Artifice, set to be released on November 7, 2023. Her books have won several prestigious awards, including the Parents' Choice Gold Award, the Westchester Fiction Award, and the Junior Library Guild's Gold Standard Award. They have also received starred reviews from Booklist, SLJ, Book Page, and Kirkus, and have been chosen for Indie Next Top Ten, YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults, and Audible Best Books. The Light in Hidden Places was a 2020 Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and has been sold in 19 countries.
Despite her success, Cameron remains humble and approachable, engaging with her fans through social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She continues to inspire and captivate readers with her compelling storytelling and rich historical settings.